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Capital markets perspective: Super-sized

Last week, markets took the Fed’s super-sized cut mostly in stride, leaving stocks modestly higher (and, unsurprisingly, short-term rates sharply lower).

What is the average net worth by state?

Tracking your net worth is a common way to gauge your financial health. Here's a look at the average net worth by state.

Capital markets perspective: Think before you speak

Last week’s inflation numbers did little to change the conclusion that price growth has finally been (mostly) brought under control by the Fed’s aggressive tightening.

August market recap: Buy the rumor, sell the news

There is no way to predict markets, but the recent market gyrations suggest investors are better served avoiding emotional reactions and sticking with a long-term strategy.

Capital markets perspective: Right down the middle

Friday’s non-farm payrolls data was not strong enough to fully support the “soft landing” thesis, but not weak enough to suggest the Fed might super-size its expected rate cut.

Capital markets perspective: Margin of victory

Nvidia stock fell last week even after the AI chipmaker’s latest earnings beat analysts’ expectations.

One thing: Fitness flex

One thing moving markets is the growth of the health and wellness industry, which is worth a whopping $480 billion and has continued to grow 5-10% a year.

Capital markets perspective: IYKYK

Bonds and stocks both rallied on Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced rate cuts are on the way.

One thing: It's going down

One thing moving market is consumers reaching a pricing limit. A third (27%) of people aren’t willing to pay more for many items from their shopping lists.

Capital markets perspective: Back on track

What a difference a week makes. New reports mollified economic concerns and the stock market gained lost ground — the S&P 500® rose 1.6% on Thursday alone. 

One thing: The subscription economy

One thing moving markets is the subscription-based business model which keeps gaining popularity as consumers use subscriptions to replace in-store shopping. 

Capital markets perspective: A bumpy ride

Last week was a roller coaster ride for anyone who watches markets closely as the so-called VIX Index – a measure of volatility – shot as high as 65.7. 

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